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Massachusetts Public Health Inspector Training Wastewater Certificate Program (MA PHIT WW). Session 5: Design and Plan Review— Non-Conventional Systems. Learning Objectives. After completing this session, you will be able to : Describe situations that require non-conventional solutions - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Massachusetts Public Health Inspector
TrainingWastewater Certificate
Program (MA PHIT WW)
Session 5:Design and Plan Review—
Non-Conventional Systems
MA PHIT- Wastewater Certificate Program, Session 5
Learning ObjectivesAfter completing this session, you will be able to: Describe situations that require non-conventional
solutions Explain non-conventional solutions and the
required approval process for each List and define the innovative/alternative (I/A)
technology classifications Describe certain I/A technologies
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MA PHIT- Wastewater Certificate Program, Session 5
Non-Conventional DesignsSituation SolutionSoil too wet for percolation test Sieve test and analysis (upgrades
only) – part of Local Upgrade Approval (LUA)
Upgrade plan does not meet all Title 5 standards
Local Upgrade Approval or Variance*
Project is proposed for over 2,000 gallons per day
Assessment of the soil and ground-water conditions and pressure distribution (PE must be designer)
Domestic garbage grinder Oversize/multi-compartment septic tank and SAS
Upgrade is costly and waivers to standards are being sought
MassDEP Cost Guidance
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Non-Conventional SolutionsSituation SolutionCannot meet new construction requirements of Title 5
Variance*
Shared system or components Application and approval processNitrogen concerns Nitrogen loading and aggregationVariation from design flow table Site-specific flow determinationSevere limitations to conventional treatment
• Tight tank• Composting toilet• Innovative/Alternative (I/A)
Technology
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Soil Is Too Wet to Perform a Percolation Test
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MA PHIT- Wastewater Certificate Program, Session 5
Upgrade Plan Does Not MeetTitle 5 Standards
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Flow Over 2,000 GPD1. Assessment of the
soil and groundwater conditions beneath the proposed SAS
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Flow Over 2,000 GPD, cont.2. Pressure distribution or drip dispersal(MassDEP Guidance)
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Pumping in GeneralPumping to septic tank Permitted if comply with 310 CMR 15.229 If not, MassDEP approval is required (BRPWP67)
Pumping to SAS Pressure distribution Required for all systems of 2,000 gpd or greater
Dosing vs. Pressure Distribution
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Domestic Garbage Grinder Under sink garbage disposal impacts the
design of an onsite wastewater system
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Upgrade is Costly
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Cannot Meet New Construction Requirements Variances may be allowed High standard Application and review process
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Shared System or Components
One or more properties sharing all or parts of an on-site wastewater system
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Nitrogen Concerns Nitrogen is a pollutant of concern in potable
drinking water, and in coastal embayments which are not well flushed
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Design Flow Variations Title 5 has a table for standard facilities but
sometimes this table is not relevant. A site-specific assessment must be made, for design purposes. Examples?
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MA PHIT- Wastewater Certificate Program, Session 5
Severe limitationsMay install: Tight tanks Composting toilets Innovative or Alternative
(I/A) Technology
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MA PHIT- Wastewater Certificate Program, Session 5
I/A CertificationThere are four types of approvals Remedial General Provisional Piloting
http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/massdep/water/wastewater/title-5-innovative-alternative-technology-approvals.html
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Limitations to Conventional Treatment
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I/A Classification Secondary treatment
units Buried filter units Alternative disposal
systems Restorative treatment
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Secondary Treatment Units
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Buried Filter Units
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Alternate Disposal Systems
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Restorative Treatment
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I/A Summary Allowed by Title 5 Generally provide equal or better protection of
the environment Require more detail by designer Require vigilant review by BOH Use MassDEP website for approval lists and
letters
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MA PHIT- Wastewater Certificate Program, Session 5
Session Recap After completing this session, you will be
able to: Describe situations that require non-conventional
solutions Explain non-conventional solutions and the
required approval process for each List and define the innovative/alternative (I/A)
technology classifications Describe certain I/A technologies
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